(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Del Taco, the nation’s second-largest Mexican quick-service restaurant, today announced the return of fan-favorite Carnitas for a limited time. To celebrate, Del Taco is giving their Del Yeah! Rewards members early access to their Carnitas menu items on Wednesday, May 17, offering 30% OFF any Carnitas item for the day. Plus, FREE Delivery on everything through Sunday, June 11. Del Taco's slow-braised, shredded pork Carnitas are now available to order in popular menu items including the Stuffed Quesadilla Taco, Epic Torta, Combo Burrito, and Loaded Crinkle Cut Fries.
"Our shredded pork Carnitas reinforces Del Taco’s commitment to our Del Taco Better Mex brand promise with ingredients such as fresh house-made guacamole, slow-cooked beans made from scratch, fresh house-made pico de gallo, and house-grated cheddar cheese," said Tim Hackbardt, Del Taco's Chief Marketing Officer. "Our Carnitas are back by popular demand and we hope our fans enjoy them while they last.”
Limited-time Shredded Pork Carnitas menu items include:
- Carnitas Stuffed Quesadilla Taco: This hearty taco features fresh house-grated cheddar cheese and signature creamy Queso Blanco grilled between two flour tortillas filled with shredded pork carnitas, crisp shredded lettuce, fresh diced tomatoes, and then topped with more fresh house-grated cheddar cheese.
- Carnitas Combo Burrito: A warm flour tortilla is stuffed with melt-in-your-mouth shredded pork carnitas, slow-cooked beans made from scratch, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, and tangy green sauce.
- Carnitas & Guac Epic Torta: A 7” toasted signature roll with a layer of slow-cooked beans made from scratch is topped with shredded pork carnitas, fresh house-made guacamole, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, and savory secret sauce.
- Carnitas Fries: Del’s famous Crinkle Cut Fries topped with shredded pork carnitas, savory secret sauce, diced onions, and chopped cilantro.
- To learn more about Del Taco’s Carnitas, additional menu items or to find the closest location near you, visit deltaco.com.
